McDowell, Robert G - CD-40188

Title

McDowell, Robert G - CD-40188

Subject

U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa)

Description

Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.

Identifier

CD - 40188

Surname

McDowell

Given Name(s)

Robert G

Town or City of Residence

Des Moines

County of Residence

Polk

State of Residence

IA

Birth Date

20 Dec 1884

Birthplace

IA

Enlistment Age

19

Civil Occupation

pattern maker

Date of Enlistment

15 Jun 1904

Enlistment Unit

1st Sig Co

Next of Kin

fath-J C McDowell

Height

5ft 7in

Complexion

dark

Eye Color

blue

Hair Color

brown

Access Instructions

This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply.

Citation

“McDowell, Robert G - CD-40188,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59375.